The Guild Hunter Character Guide

The world in which Nalini Singh’s Guild Hunter is set is vast and complex. Angels rule over humans and vampires, but the most powerful of them all are the archangels. Beautiful. Deadly. Sometimes cruel. Always unpredictable. There are several different groups represented – the archangels, the angels, the vampires, and the Guild Hunters.

– The Archangels –

In the world of the angels, there are the elite. Angels of unimaginable power, to be an Archangel is to be Cadre, or absolute ruler over a portion of the globe. They rule their territories and those beings within them with iron control. The only being strong enough to stop an archangel is another archangel, and when they clash, the fate of mankind hang in the balance.

Alexander – former Archangel of Persia. Warrior and statesman. One of the Ancients. Affinity for metals. Awoke early from a 400 year Sleep after son Rohan was killed by Lijuan.

Astaad – Archangel of the Pacific Isles. Sometimes secretive, but honorable. Has developed the ability to control bodies of water.

Caliane – former Archangel of Sumeria, now rules city of Amanat. Took over the territory of Japan. One of the Ancients. Mother of Raphael. Killed her mate Nadiel after he went mad. Arose from a centuries-long Sleep to fight Lijuan.

Charisemnon – Archangel of North Africa. Jaded and debauched. Responsible for The Falling and the deadly vampire infection. Grandfather of Andromeda. Ally of Lijuan.

Elijah – Archangel of South America. Served as a general in Caliane‘s army. Over 4500 years old. Has developed the ability to control cats and birds of prey. Ally of Raphael. Mate of Hannah.

Favashi – Archangel of Persia. Now rules the area formerly controlled by Alexander. Looks delicate, but has a cruel streak. Wanted Dmitri for her Consort. Has developed the ability to control the wind.

Raphael – Archangel of North America. Son of archangels Caliane and Nadiel. Youngest ascended archangel in history. Power still evolving. Served by his Seven. Mate of Elena Deveraux. Story told in Angels’ Blood, Archangel’s Kiss, Archangel’s Consort, Archangel’s Legion, Archangel’s Shadows.

Titus – Archangel of South Africa. A warrior. Admires courage and strength. Ally of Raphael. Has developed the ability to control the earth.

– The Seven –

They are called The Seven. Extraordinary vampires and angels that have devoted themselves completely to the safety of Archangel Raphael. They will destroy any threat to him, no matter the cost to themselves…

Aodhan – Angel. Almost 500 years old. An artist. Startling and otherwordly looking. Diamond white wings and hair. Disconnected from the world after being captured and tortured 200 years ago. Best friend of Illium.

Dmitri – Vampire. Second-in-command of archangel Raphael. 1000 years old. Stronger than most angels. Dark hair and eyes, golden skin. Wife Ingrede and children Misha and Caterina killed centuries ago. Soulmate and husband of Honor St. Nicholas. Story told in Archangel’s Blade.

Galen – Angel. Weapons master and tactician. Dark gray wings with white striations. Pale green eyes and red hair. Has served Raphael for 400 years. Mate of Jessamy. Story told in Angel’s Dance.

Illium – Angel. 500 years old. The heart of the Seven. Future archangel. Son of Sharine. Unequaled speed and skill in flight. Power growing faster than his body can handle. Fascinated with mortals. Incomparably beautiful, with blue-tipped black hair and blue wings edged with silver. Best friend of Aodhan.

Jason – Angel. 700 years old. Raphael‘s spymaster. Born in the Pacific Isles. Father Yaviel murdered his mother Aurelani in a jealous rage. Able to create a deadly black rain, and control shadows. Sooty black wings and long black hair. Mate of Mahiya. Story told in Archangel’s Storm.

Naasir – Chimera/vampire. Over 600 years old. A meld of human and white tiger. Able to shift between forms. Created by the Ancient Osiris. The only one of his kind to survive. Stunning pure silver hair and eyes. Enhanced speed, strength, and healing. Has taken Dmitri as his father. Mate of Andromeda. Story told in Archangel’s Enigma.

Venom – Vampire. Youngest of the Seven. Around 350 years old. Made by Neha. Brown hair, slitted bright green eyes like a viper. Carries poison in his blood. Able to entrance his prey. Mate of Holly Chang. Story told in Archangel’s Viper.

– Angels –

While not Cadre, angels are powerful beings in their own right, with the strongest controlling large sections of territory under the archangels.

Andromeda – scholar at the Refuge. Studies under Jessamy. Specialized in the Sleeping Ancients. Helps to wake Alexander. Granddaughter of Charisemnon. Mate of Naasir. Story told in Archangel’s Enigma.

Dahariel – Second in command of the archangel Astaad. One of the strongest of the Angels. Father of Andromeda. Lover of archangel Michaela.

Izak – nicknamed Izzy. 117 years old. Youngest angel to survive The Falling. In warrior training under Galen since childhood. Future member of Elena Deveraux‘s guard.

Jessamy – over 3000 years old. Scholar and teacher. Respected and loved by all of angel-kind. Unable to fly because of a twisted wing. Closest friend of Keir. Mate of Galen. Story told in Angel’s Dance.

Keir – the greatest healer of the angels. Over 3000 years old. Looks delicate and almost fragile, but very powerful. Commands respect from all of angel-kind. Closest friend of Jessamy.

Mahiya Geet – Princess. 300 years old. Daughter of Nivriti and Eris. Raised in constant fear in aunt Neha‘s court. Will continue to grow in power. Mate of Jason. Story told in Archangel’s Storm.

Nimrah – 600 years old. Stronger than most angels twice her age. Controls the territory of Louisiana. Has a quiet elegance, but feared and respected by other immortals. Able to turn the pain one wishes to cause against them. Mate of Noel. Story told in Angel’s Wolf.

Nivriti – younger twin sister of archangel Neha. Mother of Mahiya Geet. Ruled her own territory before being imprisoned by Neha. Able to mesmerize her prey. Has a connection to things that fly. Sadistic and violent.

Primary, The – leader of The Legion. Part of an almost hive-mind. Seems robotic and emotionless. Serves archangel Raphael and Elena Deveraux without question. Awakened from a centuries-long sleep by the Cascade.

– Vampires –

Vampires are former humans turned immortal blood-drinkers by the angels. As they age, they grow in strength and influence, and each vampire must contract to serve for 100 years in return for being Made immortal.

Janvier – 245 years old. A Cajun, born in the Bayou. No longer under contract, but loyal to Raphael. Turned by Neha, served 100 years in her court. Flirty and charming, but lethal. Future member of Elena Deveraux‘s guard. Mate of Ashwini Taj. Story told in Angel’s Pawn, Archangel’s Shadows.

Montgomery – serves as Raphael‘s butler at the Enclave. Very old and very strong. Loyal beyond question. Highly efficient. Courting Sivya.

Noel – 221 years old. Turned when he was 32. Trusted member of Raphael‘s line. Served just below The Seven. Continues to grow in strength. Beaten and left for dead at the Refuge. Mate of Nimra. Story told in Angel’s Wolf.

– Guild Hunters –

When vampires break the 100 year servitude contract they sign with the angels who Make them, the task of tracking them down falls to the hunters of the Guild. Although human, the Guild hunters often have enhanced strength and senses that set them apart from other mortals.

Ashwini Taj – hunter born turned vampire. Former dancer. Reads thoughts and emotions through touch. Mental deterioration stopped by being turned vampire. Will be a member of Elena Deveraux‘s guard. Mate of Janvier. Story told in Angel’s Pawn, Archangel’s Shadows.

Deacon – legendary former Hunter known as the Slayer. Unequaled weapons maker. Father of Zoe Elena. Husband of Sara Haziz. Story told in Angels’ Judgment.

Honor St. Nicholas – hunter turned vampire. Guild instructor. Specialty in history and ancient languages. Held captive and tortured by vampires. No known family. Re-incarnate of Ingrede. Wife and soul-mate of Dmitri. Story told in Archangel’s Blade.

Sara Haziz – United States Guild Director. Natural immunity to vampire compulsion. Best friend of Elena Deveraux. Mother of Zoe Elena. Wife of Deacon. Story told in Angel’s Judgment.

Vivek Kapur – hunter born turned vampire. Computer genius. The best spy in the world-wide Guild operation. Paralyzed after being crushed in a childhood accident. Institutionalized and abandoned by his family. Made by Aodhan. Will be part of Elena Deveraux‘s guard.

*This is a breakdown of all of the characters in Nalini Singh’s Guild Hunter series, complete up toArchangel’s Viper. While I have tried to keep things general, this is a reference that may include spoilers.

This is alphabetical by first name, with main or vital characters highlighted in blue.

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Aaliyah

first appearance in Archangel’s Shadows

a prostitute and street contact of Ransom Winterwolf

friend of murder victim Felicity Johnson

model-tall but delicate

dark skinned, with a soft voice

Abel – Guild Hunter

first appearance in Archangel’s Blade

deputy Guild Director

Abernathy, Mrs.

first mentioned in Angels’ Judgment

snooty society matron

Adele – Vampire

first appearance in Archangel’s Shadows

runs a sector of New York under Raphael

owner of the Club Masque

has known Dmitri for over 500 years

a warrior who fought against Lijuan’s invasion

favored weapon is a war hammer

lush and sensual

long red hair and creamy fair skin

Adrian – Reborn

first appearance in Archangel’s Kiss

lustrous dark skin, dark eyes

kills a human/vampire couple at Lijuan’s party for Elena Deveraux

weakens Lijuan through his bite in the battle between the Archangels in China

killed by Lijuan

Adrienne Liscombe

first appearance in Archangel’s Consort

school principal of Evelyn and Amethyst Deveraux

pale and very thin

Ainsley

see Trace

Alastair – Angel

first mentioned in Archangel’s Shadows

a general under Lijuan

injured in the attack on New York

Alexander – Archangel of Persia

first mentioned in Angels’ Dance

an Ancient, hundreds of thousands of years old

former leader of the Cadre, the greatest angelic statesman who ever lived

battle and political strategies still studied to this day

a warrior who led his troops from the front lines

has an affinity for metals, can make it flow like lava and draw silver and gold from the ground

known for his love for his people, founding orphanages and schools for the poor

believes in law, preferred the old ways to the new

ambitious but always honorable

executed older brother Osiris for the horrors he committed against the young of many species

felt too old to be a part of this world, chose to Sleep 400 years ago

forced to awaken to stop an attack by Lijuan

son Rohan killed by Lijuan, very protective of grandson Xander

considered to be one of the most beautiful male angels of all time

retook control of all of Persia when Favashi claimed Lijuan’s territory

tall and imposing

pure metallic silver wings, unique to all angel-kind

vivid silver eyes and golden hair, pale gold skin

Alia – Angel

first mentioned in Angels’ Dance

closest neighbor of Jessamy at the refuge

Allan Chang

first mentioned in Archangel’s Viper

husband of Daphne Chang

father of Holly, Mia, Alvin and Wesley Chang

runs a small dress shop next to his wife’s deli

Aloysius – Angel

first appearance in Archangel’s Kiss

410 years old

served first under Uram, then Michaela

death ordered by Michaela for the kidnapping of Sam

killed by Riker

Alvin Chang

first mentioned in Archangel’s Viper

15 year old son of Daphne and Allan Chang

brother of Holly, Mia and Wesley Chang

a skilled musician with an interest in heavy metal

Amadeus Berg – Hunter

first mentioned in Archangel’s Blade

legendary 14th century explorer

Amalia – Vampire

first appearance in Archangel’s Blade

patron of the vampire club Erotique

attracted to much younger men

ethereally lovely, with Hispanic features

Amariyah – Vampire

first appearance in Angel’s Wolf

Made at 27

jealous of the angels, blames Nimra for not turning her father Fen vampire

poisoned Nimra’s cat out of spite

dimpled and innocent looking, but selfish and spoiled

leaves Nimra’s court after her father’s death

Amelie

first mentioned in Archangel’s Shadows

younger sister of Janvier, older sister of Joelle

grew into a strong woman who ruled her own family

Amethyst “Amy” Deveraux

first appearance in Archangel’s Consort

daughter of Jeffrey and Gwendolyn Deveraux

younger half-sister of Elena Deveraux and Beth Deveraux-Ling

devoted to her father, very protective of younger sister Evelyn Deveraux

13 years old

fair skinned and petite

raven hair and dark blue eyes

Amos – Vampire

first appearance in Archangel’s Blade

over 300 years old

highly intelligent, but a true psychopath

was slated for a position in the Tower

abducts and kills women who resemble his mother, Jiana

mastermind of the abduction of Honor St. Nicholas

killed by Honor St. Nicholas

Anais – Vampire

first mentioned in Archangel’s Shadows

controls a small sector of New York

fed violently on donors after taking the drug Umber

Anastasia Reuben, Dr.

first appearance in Archangel’s Blade

a kind and compassionate therapist

has counseled Hunters for over 20 years

helps Honor St. Nicholas after her kidnapping

steely gray hair worn in a bun

Andreas – Angel

first mentioned in Angels’ Blood

a commander who runs a section of Raphael’s territory

master of Harrison Ling

controls the punishment of the vampires who attacked Honor St. Nicholas

aristocratic looking

dark amber wings streaked with gray

Andreja

first mentioned in Archangel’s Viper

works for The Tower

an air traffic controller at the Tower-controlled airport

Andromeda – Angel (Archangel’s Enigma)

first appearance in Archangel’s Enigma

granddaughter of Archangel Charisemnon

repulsed by the deviant lifestyle of her mother Lailah and her mate, Cato

cut all ties to her family and fled to the Refuge when she was 75

ran from the horrors and excess in her home, found peace in learning

has devoted herself to the study of the Sleeping Archangels

hard working and very disciplined

took a vow of celibacy as an act of honor against her debauched parents

trained in battle by both Galen and her biological father, Dahariel

obligated by a blood vow to serve in Charisemnon’s court for 500 years

helps awaken the Sleeping Archangel Alexander

released from her blood vow to Charisemnon to serve in Alexander’s court

400 years old

small and delicate, but skilled with a blade

clear brown eyes with a golden starburst around the pupil

lightly freckled honey colored skin

thick spiral curled golden brown hair

dark chocolate wings with gradations to a pale golden brown

thick spiral curled golden brown hair

mate of Naasir

Aneera – Vampire

first mentioned in Archangel’s Viper

betrothed to Venom when they were both human

from a small village in India

turned vampire at the same time as Venom

feared Venom after he was made, broke the betrothal

Anoushka – Angel

first appearance in Archangel’s Kiss

daughter of Archangel Neha

kept a court armed with several powerful angels and vampires

intelligent and ambitious, but weakened by her ego

had the ability to mesmerize

not an archangel, but wanted a place in the Cadre

responsible for the torture of Noel, the abduction of Sam, and the near war between the archangels

executed by Michaela and Raphael

Antoine Beaumont – Vampire

first appearance in Angels’ Pawn

over 600 years old

head of the powerful Beaumont family

based in Atlanta, under the rule of Nazarach

cutthroat and cold

father of Jean Beaumont

ancestor of Monique and Frederic Beaumont

in love with Simone Deschanel

Antonicus – former Archangel

first mentioned in Archangel’s Kiss

possibly one of the Sleeping archangels

Aodhan – Angel

first mentioned in Archangel’s Kiss

one of The Seven

has served Raphael since his youth, spent centuries as Galen’s second at the Refuge

200 years ago was captured and tortured beyond bearing

was missing for over 2 years

has not wanted to be part of the world for centuries, cannot stand to be touched

only now healing after being broken on the deepest levels

kept himself of a cage of his own making

strong protective instinct

a brilliant sculptor and artist, trained with the Hummingbird

cunning enough to be a spy, but too vivid to blend in

lifelong friendship with Illium

almost 500 years old

no place in the world where he would not stand out, startlingly beautiful in the most inhuman of ways

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2 thoughts on “The Guild Hunter Character Guide”

Hey,
really love the article, thanks for your work, must’ve cost you quite a while to look all those details up.
Anyways I’ve noticed a small mistake: In your reading list it says Archangels Storm contains Jason and Nehas story, while it should be Jason and Mahiya Geet 🙂